Merrifield Consultants

Merrifield Consultants is working with a fantastic hospice in North London to find their new Head of Partnerships and Events who will work closely with the Director of Fundraising & Communications to dedicate time and attention to a strong portfolio of partners, and will contribute to the wider development of fundraising and communications strategies through senior team forum and all-staff forums. The Head of Partnerships and Events will also lead on the ever expanding portfolio of special fundraising events at the charity. Job Title: Head of Partnerships and Events Organisation: Hospice Salary: 52,000 - 55,000 Location: North London (3 days per week in the office) Contract: Permanent, Full-time Closing date: Monday 5th January 2026 Required: CV and Cover Letter Job Responsibilities: To create a supportive, cohesive and aspirational culture where the team are motivated to meet and exceed targets and recognise their contribution to the organisational objectives and strategy To effectively recruit, train, line-manage and develop staff in line with charity policy and practice, including regular supervision meetings and annual appraisals To set objectives for the Partnerships and events team members, giving ample opportunity for their reciprocal input To lead the team in building diverse relationships with corporates and other partners, most especially over multiple years To ensure that all relationships with partners are maximised and stewarded to the highest standards, continually reviewing the supporter stewardship experience so that relationships with partners are high quality and maximise fundraising potential To develop the overall Partnerships and Events team strategy and; delivering against agreed KPIs and ensuring that the strategy, plans and activity directly supports the delivery of Fundraising & Communication - and organisational - objectives To play a key role in the success of annual matching funding campaigns, most especially the recruitment of corporate partners as campaign Champions Skills and Experience: Significant experience of corporate / partnership fundraising with a track record of growing income Successful relationship building skills, having utilised face-to-face meetings/conversations, telephone conversations and email communication to obtain substantial gifts and put the supporter experience front and centre Experience of developing and implementing strategic fundraising plans and turning these into operational plans with clearly identified KPIs and managed risks Setting, managing and delivering against budgets, reporting on KPIs, variances and reforecasting Leading a fundraising team, providing direction and motivation and delivering effective line management through supervision and development of staff This is a fantastic role for an experienced Corporate Partnerships Manager who has ambitions and the ability to lead a team of two. If you're interested in finding out more and/or applying, please contact Stuart Milliner at Merrifield Consultants. We are committed to ethical recruitment practices and creating an inclusive recruitment process. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from diverse and minority communities. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to creating innovation and driving meaningful impact. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

Merrifield Consultants is delighted to partner with Autistica to find an Interim Director of External Affairs (6-month contract) to join the senior management team and be responsible for building the relationships that ensure Autistica creates breakthroughs for autistic people over the next decade. You will fit in well at Autistica if you are passionate about enabling high performance and you value working with a team that thinks in diverse ways. Job Title: Interim Director of External Affairs Organisation: Autistica Salary: 55,692.00 Contract: 6-month maternity contract Hours: 0.8 contract, over a 4-day working week. Autistica operates a 4-day working week. Location: London (One day a week in the office) Closing date: Monday 15th December 2025 Required: CV and Cover Letter Autistica is the UK's leading autism research and campaigning charity. Their mission is to create breakthroughs that enable autistic people to live happier, healthier lives. They make that happen by funding research, shaping policy and working with autistic people to make more of a difference. Key Responsibilities: Ensure autism and autism research remain policy priorities, with Autistica continuing to have strong relationships with the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England. Ensure you build constructive collaborations and relationships with organisations working in related areas to Autistica. Develop relationships with key members of parliament ahead of the election, and post-election (both independently and in collaboration with other autism charities) Oversee, implement, and effectively deliver operational plans, a quarterly reporting cycle, monthly reporting of financial figures, and production of our annual report. You will be an effective visible leader and manager, passionately championing the charity's work and building confidence in our strategy and plans. You will champion our values and mission with enthusiasm and consistency. Who are we looking for? Experience of being at least "head of department" in an organisation overseeing planning, monitoring, management of resources within department and across an organisation. Enjoys and has a track record of overseeing change including system and process improvements. Experience of managing, leading or overseeing communications. Trustworthy and competent to others with the ability to oversee communications and policy. Able to motivate, inspire, empathise, with work with, and lead a neurodiverse team and enable a high-performance culture. Comfortable with nuance and uncertainty, with the motivation and resilience to tackle a fascinating but complex and contentious area of focus (autism and autism research). Constructively identifies opportunities to make improve which will enable our mission. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rewarding charity who have clear goals in place to help and support Autistic people. To find out more and to apply for the role, please contact Stuart Milliner from Merrifield Consultants. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

Merrifield Consultants is recruiting a Senior Administrator for a membership organisation based in Luton . This is a temp to perm opportunity. The role will start on a temporary basis for 3 months, with the intention of moving into a permanent position. This is a key administrative role supporting membership services and internal operations. It would suit someone with solid senior administration experience who is comfortable managing systems, handling enquiries, and supporting a busy organisation. Key details Contract: Temp to perm Salary: 30,000 per annum / 16.50 per hour Location: Luton Working pattern: Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office Start date: ASAP Key responsibilities Providing day-to-day administrative support across the organisation Managing membership applications, renewals and records Maintaining and updating CRM and database systems Handling enquiries by phone and email in a professional manner Supporting finance-related administration including payments and renewals General office and administrative support as required Experience required Experience in a senior administration or administration officer role Experience working with membership processes or databases Confident using CRM systems and Microsoft Office Strong attention to detail and organisational skills Clear and professional communication For more information or to apply, please contact Vicky Smith at Merrifield Consultants. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

Merrifield Consultants is working with a leading National Industry Training Body in the engineering construction sector to find their new Provider Success Manager . This home-based role reports to the Head of Product Delivery, working closely with approved training providers, Product Managers, Market Development and Compliance teams to ensure the training network meets employer needs while championing provider satisfaction and continuous improvement. Job Title: Provider Success Manager Organisation: National Industry Training Body Salary: Up to 44,310 + 7,965 car allowance Location: Home-based UK Hours: 37.5 hours/week; flexible options; some UK-wide travel Contract: Permanent, Full-time Job Responsibilities Lead the approval process for training providers, trainers, examiners, facilities and courses, ensuring timely and transparent delivery. Build effective working relationships across the provider network, acting as a key point of contact and using data insights to strengthen provision and improve satisfaction. Support continuous improvement by overseeing onboarding, working with compliance colleagues, facilitating provider engagement events and managing the product administration function. Coordinate operational delivery through CRM and MS365 systems, including workflow management, reporting and oversight of aged debt. Skills and Experience Technical understanding of the engineering construction industry, supported by a Level 3 or higher engineering or vocational qualification. Strong stakeholder and relationship management experience, with the ability to work confidently with external partners. Experience in quality assurance, continuous improvement or compliance processes. Knowledge of training, competence or assessment frameworks within a provider or accreditation environment. Confident user of CRM and MS365 systems, able to analyse data, produce reports and manage multiple deadlines. This is a fantastic role for an experienced Training Provider Manager or Quality Specialist with engineering construction knowledge and relationship expertise. If you're interested in finding out more and/or applying, please contact Merrifield Consultants. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.